All of those silly taxes you mentioned are just around the corner with the democrats in office. We already pay upward of 60 cents per gallon of gasoline just to have the privilege of driving. No wonder the gov't has a vested interest in keeping the oil industry our major source of energy. The state and federal governments will find a way to tax electric vehicles too, if the government ever allows them to become a widely used form of transportation. Look at the plans that some municipalities and states are starting to mull over, taxes on sweets, taxes on carry out foods, taxes on pets, special taxes on just about everything you enjoy and already pay sales taxes on. I, and many others, will be relocating to other countries where we can enjoy life.